Board proceeds with climate study

Following the lead of the state to curb greenhouse gases, the county is pressing ahead with the development of a Climate Action Strategy, but critics say it is too costly and will have harmful effects on the local economy....

Remote wildfire rips through mountains

[Editor’s Note: A fire that broke out Saturday north of Zaca Peak in the Los Padres National Forest burned nearly 700 acres, before being 100% contained Monday. Reporter Isaiah Brookshire was there minutes after the blaze began and watched the air operation unfold.]